This
catalog constitutes the basic agreement between the College and its
students and prospective students. In case of conflict between this
catalog and any supplements hereto and any other written or oral
statements, this catalog and its supplements shall be deemed to be the
official statement. Between print versions of the catalog, additions
such as new courses and updated deadlines and fees are published in the
online version of the catalog, which is considered a supplement. The
most current catalog is available on line at www.bates.edu/catalog.
The College reserves the right to change any of the statements herein
by reasonable notice in any supplemental catalog or other publication
specifically setting forth any such changes.

105th Series No. 5 September 2007Bates
(USPS 045-160) is published by Bates College at Lane Hall, Lewiston,
Maine, eleven times a year: once each in November, January, March,
April, May, June, July, and August, and three times in September.
Periodical postage paid at Lewiston ME 04240 and other locations.
Postmaster: Send address changes to BATES, Bates College, Lewiston ME 04240.

Bates
College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status
by the New England Association should be directed to the Office of the
President of Bates College. Individuals may also contact the Commission
on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools
and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Bedford MA 01730-1433; (781)
271-0022; e-mail cihe@neasc.org.

Bates
values the diversity of persons, perspectives, and convictions. Critical thinking, rigorous analysis, and open discussion of a full range of ideas lie at the heart of the College's mission as an institution of higher learning. The College seeks to encourage inquiry and reasoned dialogue in a climate of mutual respect.

Bates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital or parental status, age, or disability, in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its educational policies and programs, or in the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff.

Address correspondence to:
Bates College, Lewiston ME 04240.

Telephone number for all offices:
(207) 786-6255

Fax number for all offices:
(207) 786-6123

Admissions and Scholarships:The Dean of Admissions
(207) 786-6000
Lindholm House

Request for Catalog:The Dean of Admissions
(207) 786-6000
Lindholm House

Matters of General College Interest:The President
(207) 786-6100
204 Lane Hall